NUCLEAR Operational Plan January December 2008

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1 NUCLEAR Operational Plan January December 2008 Supported by: Serco/SBB Nuclear, Urenco, LLWR Repository Ltd, NUKEM, Fluor Ltd, British Energy, UKAEA, CH2M HILL, Westinghouse/Springfields, VT Nuclear Services Ltd, NDA, Nexia Solutions, Sellafield Ltd, Magnox North, Doosan Babcock, Magnox South, Energy Solutions, AMEC, APD Ltd, Washington Division of URS, GE-Hitachi Nuclear, Studsvik UK Ltd, Aker Kvaerner

2 Contents Introduction 1 Board 2 Overview of Vision and Objectives 3 Strategic Priorities 3 Resources 4 Milestones Table 5 Staffing Employer Led Board OPERATIONAL PLAN JANUARY DECEMBER 2008 Tricia Austin, Head of Product Development, Jo Tipa, Operations Director, Jean Llewellyn, Chief Executive, Christine Hall, PA to Chief Executive and Office Nick Cussick, Finance Director, Introduction The employer led National Skills Academy for Nuclear is a Private Limited by Guarantee Company which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sector Skills Council. It was formally approved by Government on the 24th September 2007 and was established as a company on the 9th November It is being established to address the key skills and training challenges facing the nuclear industry to ensure it has a skilled workforce that can operate safely and effectively and can also meet the future demands of this rapidly changing industry. Julie Maykels, Northwest/ Northeast Manager, Charles Bray, Southwest Bridgwater College Roland Fletcher, Community Apprenticeship Robin Tinkler, Southeast/East SE/E Hub Tim Knight, Wales Careers Wales Ken Nicol, Scotland Dounreay Mary Kinsella, Communications This ambitious plan details the key areas and focus of activity during the first year of operation of the Skills Academy. It will form the basis for consolidation in years two, three and four of the full Business Plan approved by Government in September It outlines how resources will be managed to deliver this challenging agenda. Activity will be focussed in regions where the nuclear industry is of strategic importance to the regional economy and socio-economic agenda. Opposite: David Bonser, Chair of the Board of Directors - Interim Jean Llewellyn, Chief Executive, National Skills Academy Nuclear 1

3 The Board Name David Bonser David Barber Greg Evans Steve Ball Jon Heley Mike Tynan Brian Cothran Jerry Schneider Paul Gaskin James Carrick Peter Bleasdale Mark Watters Jerry Abbott Mike Graham Joanna Woolf Nigel Couzens Jean Llewellyn Skills Academy Finance Director in attendance as Company Secretary Other Team members Regulators DIUS/BERR/LSC Company BNFL Interim Chair British Energy Energy Solutions (inc Magnox North and South) URENCO MoD/AWE Westinghouse and Springfields GE Hitachi Nuclear Fluor Ltd SBB Nuclear/Serco Washington Group (also rep-resenting the consortium with Areva) Nexia Solutions Doosan Babcock AMEC/UKAEA/Scotland TUC NDA In attendance as appropriate to present reports and papers Invited as Observers Welcome to attend as Observers Vision and Objectives To establish a flexible and dynamic organisation that is capable of achieving the Academy Vision and that will be self sustaining in three years. Academy Vision To create, develop and promote world class skills and career pathways to support a sustainable future for the UK nuclear industry. Objectives Appoint, develop and inspire a Team to lead the Academy to success. Develop and deliver the Products and Services portfolio as outlined in the Business Plan, enabling career progression throughout the Skills Pyramid. Appoint the first provider members of the Training Clusters via a rigorous Quality Assurance process. Strategic Priorities Establish robust financial processes and systems to manage finances effectively, delivering excellent value for money. Regular review of employer demands to ensure that the Academy is meeting the needs of industry as they develop, via the Steering Groups. Raise the profile of the Academy and the industry by implementing the Communication Strategy. Board meetings will be held six times a year. Annual General Meeting for all Associate Members of the Academy This will be held on the 27th November 2008 in Cumbria. Regions To further strengthen and develop the Employer Steering Groups with a particular focus on the engagement of the Supply Chain and smaller companies. Each Region will develop and implement a Plan, addressing issues specific to the locality, to the Skills Academy national standards. 2 Overview of 2007 A Project Team was established in January 2007 to write and submit the employer led Business Plan for the Skills Academy. Following extensive consultation with employers across the UK this plan was completed and submitted in May, it was approved in September and the National Skills Academy for Nuclear was formally established as a company on the 9th November Since the bid was submitted, significant progress has been made in driving the Skills Academy forwards. Employer Steering Groups established in each region and Chairs appointed: Scotland: Chair Jerry Abbott, UKAEA/Amec Southeast/East: Chair Pat Upson, Enritec Southwest: Chair Ken Powers, Magnox South Wales: Chair Greg Evans, Magnox North Northwest/Northeast: Chair Adrian Bull, Westinghouse The remit of the Skills Academy was extended to incorporate Wales and Scotland. Managers have been seconded from industry into the Academy to drive the agenda forwards in these regions. The Managers are now working to identify future funding and to establish effective partnerships to address the issues identified. Union involvement in the development and implementation of the Skills Academy was firmly established with representation from all the major Unions on the Board and the various working/steering groups. Appoint the first members of the Training Clusters (RTC) to the Skills Academy using the agreed Quality Assurance standards. Milestone Appoint 12 Providers to the RTCs By the end of December 2008 Capital Infrastructure The Skills Academy will build on, strengthen and enhance the existing Provider network. Where employers have demonstrated the need for new or enhanced delivery facilities, these will be developed by the Skills Academy and partners and then used by the RTC members to ensure that training and skills development are delivered in excellent facilities. Milestone Establish Skills Academy in West Cumbria Establish Skills Academy business systems and infrastructure Complete construction of the Nuclear Academy 5 West Cumbria Development and improvements of the Springfield Apprentice Centre By the end of quarter one By the end of quarter one By the end of quarter four By the end of quarter three 3

4 Employer Engagement The Skills Academy has developed an Associate Membership scheme. Associate Employer Members of the Skills Academy are eligible for nomination to the Board and Steering Groups, and can access all of the Skills Academy Products and Services. Milestone Appoint 40 Associate Employer Members By the end of December 2008 Product or Service Energy Foresight Programme Lead Partners (employers are partners in all these activities) Energy Foresight Target Outputs 400 Secondary School teachers trained 08 Milestones Power production interactive learning resource produced Jan 08 New support materials produced Feb 08 Teacher training Jan 08 Dec 08 Partners The Skills Academy will develop close and effective partnerships with key industry organisations and Professional Institutes including for example: BNES and YGN, NIA, ECITB, other National Skills Academies, Energy and Engineering Institutes and Professional Bodies via the BNES. PR and Brand To establish the National Skills Academy brand and gain band recognition across the industry and partners. Milestone Brand correctly used by 12 Providers By the end of December 2008 Raise awareness of the work and remit of the Skills Academy by various methods including: production of the Nucleus Newsletter, speaking at Conferences and Events, press articles and other PR opportunities. STEM Activities Nuclear Skills Passport Award for Nuclear Industry Awareness Development and roll out of NVQs Foundation Degrees and Higher National Diplomas Science and Learning Centres,STEMNET and Set Points. London Grid for Learning Trust, My Knowledge Map, Payne Security, Gen II, PAVQSET (Awarding Body) UCLan, Portsmouth University, Highlands & Islands HEI 50 new Science and Engineering Ambassadors 2,000 Passports issued 70 Apprentices completed certificate 665 Yr 1 3 FDs/HNDs endorsed 20 students on FD/HND programmes Link Science and Engineering Ambassadors into supporting the deployment of the Energy Foresight and RADwaste programmes by end Dec 08 Finalise and Sign Off Nuclear Sites-Unescorted Access Standard Mar 08 Launch of IT Platform/First Passports available Apr 08 Passport pilot Jun 08 Certificate of Nuclear Industry Awareness produced Feb 08 Pilot of course/programme by AWE Aug 2008 Develop and roll out nuclear specific NVQ s by end Dec 08 Endorsement of current FDs/HND Mar 08 New industry wide FD developed May 08 Roll out of new FDs/HND Sept 08 Milestone Achieve 24 PR opportunities By the end of December 2008 Higher Education It is essential to develop effective partnerships with Universities and Higher Education Institutes to ensure career and skills development opportunities upwards through the entire the Skills Pyramid. Milestone Appoint 5 Universities as Associate Members By the end of December 2008 Nuclear Industry Training Framework Workers Training Worker Programme Core Roles, Awarding Body Sellafield, Magnox South, UKAEA, Trade Unions & Hammer (US) 10 core roles input into system Existing Nuclear Specific qualification input into the system 20 Worker Trainers trained 10 core roles agreed Tender for IT Infrastructure for NCF Mar 08 Tender awarded May 08 Credit and level existing qualifications (including database population) Jan 08 Jul 08 Commence credit and levelling of employer based training Mar 08 Dec 08 Agree employee selection criteria Jan 08 Agree Trainer award Feb 08 Develop NSAN Trainer programme Mar 08 Pilot in North and South completed Sept 08 Core Role development completed Feb 08 Input onto NCF Oct 08 Future Developments Any further requirements and needs identified by employers will be considered and reviewed by the team and Board, if considered appropriate these will then be taken forwards if suitable funding can be identified. Products and Services A detailed range of products and services have been demanded by employers to meet their future skills needs, these key activities are detailed in the Business Plan. The framework for the delivery of these is detailed in the table opposite: Resources Funding The total funding required to deliver this Operational Plan for 2008 is: Funding source Employer revenue Amount 500,000 Train to Gain Community Apprenticeship Bursary Programme LSC, Business Link NDA, Gen II, Southern FE institutions NDA, Serco, SBB Nuclear, HEIs Develop a base-line for achievement of employer engagements for the Train to Gain Brokerage service in the Nuclear Sector 13 Community Apprentices to have completed Year 1 Up to 62 Community Apprentices to start Apprenticeship Programmes 10 Bursary s awarded Work with BL, LSC and Skills Brokers in the NW/NE, SE/EE and SW to establish current take up of the Train to Gain Brokerage Service Apr 08 Agree % increase for achievement of employer engagements for the Train to Gain Brokerage Service Dec 08 Develop and roll out Community Apprenticeship Programme Sept 08 Selection Criteria developed and agreed Jan 08 Programme launched Jan 08 Awards Granted Sept 08 LSC Revenue 1,804,240 Employer and stakeholder capital 17,077,000 LSC Capital 3,656,422 Provider Network 60,000 Products and Services 645,646 4 TOTAL Funding in Wales and Scotland to be determined. 23,743,308 5

5 HOW TO GET INVOLVED If you have any queries, or would like any further information, please contact us. T F E enquiries@nuclear.nsacademy.co.uk W nuclear.nsacademy.co.uk Unit 9, Europe Way Cockermouth, Cumbria CA13 0RJ